Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix AV255

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm AV250, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR100 was introduced 7 months later than the AV250 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR100 grades against the AV250 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the FujiFilm AV250
EX-ZR100 | AV250 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 7 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Casio EX-ZR100
AV250 | EX-ZR100 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm AV250
EX-ZR100 | AV250 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-ZR100 and FujiFilm AV250 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR100 and the AV250.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR100 and AV250 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR100 and AV250.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the FujiFilm AV250 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger EX-ZR100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Casio EX-ZR100 vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | FujiFilm |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 |
Also called as | - | FinePix AV255 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine HS | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 40.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 180 shots |
Battery style | - | AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $300 | $160 |